Learn Common Indonesian Phrases and Words
There are many common phrases that you'll likely experiance on a frequent basis when learning Indonesian. Below you will find translations for several such words and phrases to help get you speaking in no time.
Below you will find question words like who, what, when, where, and why, plus other important phrases like thank you, pardon me, I don't understand, and do you speak English? There are plenty more beyond that too and more added as we're able. Have fun!
Common Words and Phrases in Indonesian:
Here is our list of common words and phrases in Indonesian. You can also view this list with translations from English to Indonesian.
(Words in bold added during the last update.)
Terima kasih ➔ Thank you
Kembali ➔ You're welcome
Sama sama ➔ Same to you
Ma'af ➔ Pardon me
Apa ini? ➔ What's this?
Saya tidak mengerti ➔ I don't understand
Tolong, berbicara lebih pelan ➔ Please speak slowly
Apa bisa berbahasa Inggris? ➔ Do you speak English?
Saya tidak bisa bicara Bahasa Indonesia ➔ I can't speak Indonesian
Siapa namanya? ➔ What is your name? ("Who is your name", literally speaking)
Nama saya... ➔ My name is...
Siapa itu? ➔ Who's that?
Apa kabar? ➔ How are you?
Kabar baik ➔ I am fine
Jam berapa? ➔ What time is it?
Jam setengah sembilan ➔ It is eight thirty ("half nine", literally speaking)
Dan mana? ➔ Where are you from?
Saya dari Amerika ➔ I'm from America
Mau ke mana? ➔ Where are you going?
Jalan-jalan saja ➔ I'm just taking a walk
Umurnya berapa? ➔ How old are you?
Umur saya tiga pulu satu tahun ➔ I am 31 years old
Sudah kawin belum? ➔ Are you married?
Yah, sudah ➔ Yes, I am
Belum ➔ Not yet
Boleh tahu a/s/l? ➔ May I know your a/s/l? (age/sex/location)
Siapa ➔ Who
Apa ➔ What
Kapan ➔ When
Oi mana ➔ Where
Kenapa ➔ Why
Mengapa ➔ Why
Bagaimana ➔ How
Berapa? ➔ How much/many?
Yang mana ➔ Which
*Common words and phrases last updated: October 18, 2024.
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